Why wont she eat her pinkies?

[bulrush]

I did feed my WC garter a couple worms, then I tried feeding him a pinkie. I even sliced open the stomach skin to entice him. He wouldn't touch it. I even warmed it up in a baggie in warm water. Nothing, he didn't even notice it. But he loves nightcrawlers from the store. I'm just worried he is getting enough calcium. Which is the reason I was trying to get him to eat pinkies.

[dashnu]

I did feed my WC garter a couple worms, then I tried feeding him a pinkie. I even sliced open the stomach skin to entice him. He wouldn't touch it. I even warmed it up in a baggie in warm water. Nothing, he didn't even notice it. But he loves nightcrawlers from the store. I'm just worried he is getting enough calcium. Which is the reason I was trying to get him to eat pinkies.

Same exact issue here.. I bought some calcium and sprinkel it on the worms.. I wish I could get them to eat pinkys. I tried thawing out a pinky cut in two long ways in the worm container. Then at feeding time put out one worm and one half pinky... No takers on the pinky, lol even the one who didnt get the worm!!

[Jenlang_79]

I do not understand why all these people are telling you to feed your snake a variety of food. A variety is only needed IF your snake is not eating pinkies. Mice have all the nutrients your snake needs to be healthy. If you are feeding your snake worms, fish, or anything else you need to feed a variety. The best thing you can do is get your snake back on pinkies and quit feeding the worms. Most garters will take worms over pinkies more readily because that is what they eat in the wild and what they recognize as food, so feeding worms sometimes makes your snake not want the pinkies. I have had garters for years and this is the best food for them. Good luck with your new snake, garters are great snakes to have as pets!